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Originally Posted by Easy 6
While I completely understand the need for a good coverage backer, still would've preferred RB here
DO really like the former safety aspect of his game, and running a 4.6 isn't too shabby
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Once the early 2nd round run on RBs was complete, there wasn't really a RB left in the draft you could take and project as a 3-down guy. At that point you were choosing between 3rd-down types who might have some flexibility/future use as true runners (Tuten, Smith, Etienne) and more 1-2 down guys who would have to develop more as receivers (Martinez, Giddens).
I'm fine and in fact happy with landing Smith. He has to protect the football and show he can pass protect, but those things are also true of Bhayshul Tuten. If he answers those questions positively, Smith can become one of the better NFL receiving backs quickly. Like, this year quickly.